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Monarch Green MONARCH GREEN Land off Foxlydiate Lane, Webheath Development Delivery and Promotional Document November 2014 MONARCH GREEN Land off Foxlydiate Lane, Webheath MONARCH GREEN Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: VISION INTRODUCTION ASSESSING THE CONTEXT: LOCAL 1.1. The Vision 8 2.1. Document Objectives and Structure 14 1.2. Design Approach 3.1. Historic Context and Philosophy 10 2.2. Planning Policy Context 16 and Settlement Structure 28 2.3. The Site 20 3.2. Transport and Movement 32 2.4. Proposal Overview 24 3.3. Local Facilities 36 3.4. Landscape and Visual 38 3.5. Local Character 42 3.6. Summary of Key Local Design Drivers 54 Barton Willmore / 101 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6PU / tel: 0117 929 9677 email: [email protected] Desk Top Publishing and Graphic Design by Barton Willmore Graphic Design This artwork was printed on paper using fibre sourced from sustainable plantation wood from suppliers who practice sustainable management of forests in line with strict international standards. Pulp used in its manufacture is also Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF). J:\23000 - 23999\23400 - 23499\23451 - Webheath\A5 - Reports & Graphics\Graphics\InDesign\Document\23451 DDPD 07 © The contents of this document must not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of The Barton Willmore Partnership. All plans are reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of HMSO. Crown Copyright Reserved. License No. 100019279. Date: 6.11.14 / Status: Final / Rev: B Author: CDB / Checked by: JDH PAGE 4 MONARCH GREEN Chapter 4: Chapter 5: Chapter 6: ACCESSING THE MASTERPLAN AND CONCLUSIONS CONTEXT: THE SITE DEVELOPMENT 6.1. Conclusions 104 PRINCIPLES 4.1. Water and Drainage 58 4.2. Landscape 60 5.1. Design Principles 72 4.3. Ecology and Biodiversity 62 5.2. Design Concept 74 4.4. Utilities 64 5.3. Land Use 76 4.5. Summary of Constraints 5.4. Phasing and Deliverability 78 and Opportunities 66 5.5. Sustainability 80 5.6. Green Infrastructure 82 5.7. Foot, Bus and Bike 84 5.8. Access and Movement Strategy 86 5.9. Drainage Strategy 88 5.10. Scale and Density 90 5.11. Approach to Character 94 5.12. Spaces and Places 100 PAGE 5 Chapter 1: VISION MONARCH GREEN 1.1. THE VISION The development at Monarch Green will signal a new chapter in the development of Redditch. It will be underpinned by the creation of a generous green infrastructure which retains existing green capital and incorporates a connected network of sustainable transport routes and spaces. A truly distinctive place will be formed through the retention of important site features and the aspiration to create an exciting new garden neighbourhood for the future. PAGE 8 | 1. VISION MONARCH GREEN GENEROUS GREEN CONNECTED DISTINCTIVE A NEW GARDEN INFRASTRUCTURE NEIGHBOURHOOD Regard existing green capital Providing the opportunity Re-define the quality of the The proposals will reflect the on site as an important asset to for transport choice; making northern suburban interface of aims and aspirations of RCBD structure the proposals. This sustainable travel attractive Redditch with the countryside. 1.1 policy. should be maintained within and convenient. generously proportioned green Create a development which Create a new walkable spaces to form the spine of the Form a connected network of is inherently distinctive due neighbourhood where key development. green and urban connections to the incorporation of major facilities are located on the within the site and to wider existing green infrastructure doorstep. Provision of multi-functional destinations. The proposals and mature planting. green areas that are arranged should respond to key desire Provide a new local centre to to provide a legible and lines to Monarchs Way and Celebrate the integration aid the creation of a thriving meaningful structure. Sustrans Route 5. of development with the and happy neighbourhood that landscape through the encourages social interaction Fully connected green spaces Promote connections to the retention and enhancement of and community pride. which link existing assets on wealth of facilities located in visual linkages and responding and off site with new amenity Redditch town centre. to the topography. Using the Garden City spaces. principle of ‘street pictures’, Encourage and enhance social Ensure a generosity of space create legible and attractive View the setting of Spring connections between the new within green space and the streets as places, providing the Brook as a unique and and existing community. development as a whole; best setting for the house and attractive asset. The creation setting the site apart from its garden to deliver a desirable of Spring Brook Walk will other new developments and home. form a major new countryside setting a landmark for creating edge, providing a linear space a garden neighbourhood for for recreation, wildlife habitat the future. creation and play. PAGE 9 | 1. VISION MONARCH GREEN 1.2. DESIGN APPROACH AND PHILOSOPHY The design approach is to 1.2.1. Our approach to the masterplan is » The creation of an accessible and create a distinctive place holistic; considering a range of social, permeable development that seeks to economic and environmental elements, as set promote sustainable modes of transport. that offers a high quality out on the diagram opposite. The diagram » Maximise opportunities to enhance the also explains how these elements can of life and benefits for quality of the site and surrounding area contribute to the creation of a sustainable all. This will be achieved wherever possible, in particular with and vibrant new community. Key themes to regard to landscape and ecology. through the creation of a the approach are; landscape led development 1.2.2. These key themes have guided the » Create a sense of community pride and that encourages well-being design process to create a responsive and site ownership, with the provision of new specific masterplan. The design process has and community interaction, facilities that benefit new and existing included a comprehensive assessment of the whilst promoting residents. site and local context; these findings have sustainable modes of » Respond to and reflect positive character informed a series of strategies and principles transport. cues found in Redditch and the which seek to deliver the vision set out at the surrounding area. start of this document. » Focussing on healthy, happy living through the provision of a high quality green infrastructure that accommodates a range of uses. PAGE 10 | 1. VISION MONARCH GREEN nities to con opportu nect imise Max wn centre by pub o the to lic ctly t dire and cycle. 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